Gutter cover with barrier over water channel

Abstract

The gutter cover to be utilized with a gutter that is attached to a building below a roof comprises a first section, a second section, a third section, a fourth section, a water channel, and a barrier. The first section may be installed over or under roofing material. The second section may be coupled to the first section and generally overlies the open portion of the gutter. The third section may be coupled to the second and may include a hem along the length of the gutter cover. The fourth section may be coupled to the third section and may include cutouts for water to drain into the gutter. A lip may also be coupled to the fourth section and may engage the upper front portion of the gutter. The water channel may be formed between the third section and the lip. The barrier may couple with the hem to cover the water channel and allow water to flow into the channel while blocking debris from entering the water channel.

1. A gutter cover for covering a gutter attached to a building below a roof, the gutter cover comprising:
 a first section installed over or under roofing material covering the roof for directing water from the roof; 
 a second section attached to the first section by a first bend and installed at least partially over an open end of the gutter; 
 a third section attached to the second section by a second bend such that the third section extends generally downward and inward, the third section including a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart holes; 
 a fourth section attached to the third section by a third bend, the fourth section including a lip protruding away from the roof to engage the front, upper edge of the gutter; 
 a water channel formed between the third section and the lip to allow water to flow from the second section to the fourth section; and 
 a comb-shaped barrier including an elongated crown to which a plurality of forwardly-protruding bars are attached, wherein the bars are inserted through the plurality of holes of the third section such that the barrier is positioned at the opening of the water channel to allow water to pass into the channel but to block debris from entering the channel. 
 
     
     
       2. The gutter cover of  claim 1 , wherein the fourth section includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart cutouts to allow water to pass from the gutter cover to the gutter. 
     
     
       3. The gutter cover of  claim 1 , wherein each of the bars includes a triangular-shaped cross section, such that one end of the bar that is attached to the crown is broad and the opposing end of the bar tapers to a point. 
     
     
       4. A gutter cover system for covering a gutter, the system comprising:
 a gutter cover for partially covering a gutter, the gutter cover and the gutter having a channel therebetween for directing water from the gutter cover into the gutter, the gutter cover including a hem with an open-spaced cavity and a lengthwise gap coupled thereto, wherein the cavity is of greater cross-sectional width than the gap; and 
 a barrier covering the channel to allow water to enter the channel but to prevent debris from passing through the barrier and entering the channel, the barrier retained within the gap and including a lengthwise edge positioned within the cavity. 
 
     
     
       5. The gutter cover system of  claim 4 , wherein the barrier is slidably retained within the gap. 
     
     
       6. The gutter cover system of  claim 4 , wherein the edge includes an elongated crown which is held within the cavity. 
     
     
       7. The gutter cover system of  claim 6 , wherein the crown is of greater thickness than the rest of the barrier. 
     
     
       8. The gutter cover system of  claim 4 , wherein the barrier includes a screen manufactured from a rigid material with a plurality of holes that allows water to penetrate the barrier but prevents the passage of debris through the barrier. 
     
     
       9. The gutter cover system of  claim 4 , wherein the barrier includes a comb structure with a plurality of elongated spaced-apart, forwardly-protruding teeth that allow water to penetrate the barrier but prevent the passage of debris through the barrier. 
     
     
       10. A gutter cover for covering a gutter attached to a building below a roof, the gutter cover comprising:
 a first section installed over or under roofing material covering the roof for directing water from the roof; 
 a second section attached to the first section by a first bend and installed at least partially over an open end of the gutter; 
 a third section attached to the second section by a second bend such that the third section extends generally downward and inward, the third section including a hem; 
 a fourth section attached to the third section by a third bend, the fourth section including a lip protruding away from the roof to engage the front, upper edge of the gutter; 
 a water channel formed between the third section and the lip to allow water to flow from the second section to the fourth section; and 
 a barrier coupled with the hem of the third section such that the barrier is positioned at the opening of the water channel to allow water to pass into the channel but to block debris from entering the channel, the barrier including a comb structure with a plurality of elongated spaced-apart, forwardly-protruding teeth that allow water to penetrate the barrier but prevent the passage of debris through the barrier, wherein each tooth includes a length-wise triangular-shaped cross section, such that one end of the tooth that is coupled with the hem is broad and the opposing end of the bar tapers to a point.